Maftown
Heights Artist Spotlight – Notshi
Born and raised in Itsoseng, South
Africa, Kabelo Oageng popularly known as Notshi the Killa Bee, was discovered
in the Motswako music circles by Dj Lemonka.
He made his grand entrance through his
classic song ‘Reach For Your Goals’. He fell into great hands and
guidance of Dj Lemonka who later created opportunities for him to release an
album, do collaborations with great artists such as Khuli Chana, Tuks, HHP as
well as BW’s Euri and Lex.
He is also featured on a number of
albums from well known artist in the Motswako genre like HHP, TUKS, Khuli Chana
and Mr Mo Molemi. He won a Metro FM Award for the best collaboration with Khuli
Chana for the Tswa Daar song.
In April 2013, he was on tour in the
neighboring country of Botswana and it featured in the national radio and
television stations respectively. Notshi has had a broad fan base in Botswana.
He was featured in the documentary
titled "Motswako, a way of life" on Etv and his own documentary
called "My Father's son". This documentary linked into his life
growing up, as well as the trials and tribulations he encountered on this
journey. He is currently working on his new album which features the hit
single ‘Mabarebare’ featuring Khuli Chana. He would love to work with
Pro, Ice Prince, Moneoa, Reason, and Kwesta.
What do you think is
the relevance of indigenous language in giving African Hip Hop a unique,
exportable identity?
We tell our stories in the language
that our own people understand and can relate to.
What are you looking
forward to the most about performing at Maftown Heights this year?
Maftown Heights remains the biggest
Motswako platform in the in the country and what more can a Motswako head ask
for?
Why should people
come see you at Maftown Heights this year/what can they expect?
I’ll be dishing out my all, come join
and get a sting from this killer Bee.
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